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The document provides an overview of disasters, including definitions, types, and examples of natural and man-made disasters. It includes multiple choice questions, fill-in-the-blank exercises, and short answer questions related to disaster management concepts. Key topics covered are causes of disasters, measurement scales, and the importance of preparedness and early warning systems.

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Disasters

The document provides an overview of disasters, including definitions, types, and examples of natural and man-made disasters. It includes multiple choice questions, fill-in-the-blank exercises, and short answer questions related to disaster management concepts. Key topics covered are causes of disasters, measurement scales, and the importance of preparedness and early warning systems.

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Class 8

Chapter : Disasters
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. What is a natural disaster?

A. A man-made event causing destruction


B. A natural event causing damage and loss of life
C. A planned activity to save the environment
D. None of the above
Answer: B

2. Which of the following is an example of a geophysical disaster?

A. Cyclone
B. Earthquake
C. Flood
D. Drought
Answer: B

3. What is the primary cause of a tsunami?

A. Volcanic eruptions
B. Earthquakes under the ocean
C. Heavy rainfall
D. Strong winds
Answer: B

4. What is a drought?

A. Excess rainfall
B. A long period without rainfall
C. Flooding of rivers
D. Sudden heatwaves
Answer: B

5. Which scale is used to measure the intensity of earthquakes?

A. Richter scale
B. Beaufort scale
C. Celsius scale
D. Decibel scale
Answer: A

6. What type of disaster is a cyclone?

A. Biological disaster
B. Hydrological disaster
C. Meteorological disaster
D. Geophysical disaster
Answer: C

7. Which of these is a man-made disaster?

A. Landslide
B. Oil spill
C. Tsunami
D. Avalanche
Answer: B

8. Which agency in India is responsible for disaster management?

A. NASA
B. ISRO
C. NDMA
D. UNESCO
Answer: C

9. Which of the following can prevent forest fires?

A. Increasing deforestation
B. Planting more trees
C. Proper waste disposal in forests
D. Ignoring fire safety guidelines
Answer: C

10. What is the full form of NDMA?

A. National Disaster Management Association


B. National Disaster Management Authority
C. Natural Disaster Monitoring Authority
D. None of the above
Answer: B

11. What is the primary cause of floods?

A. Overgrazing
B. Excessive rainfall and overflowing rivers
C. Deforestation
D. Forest fires
Answer: B

12. Which of the following is not a natural disaster?

A. Earthquake
B. War
C. Cyclone
D. Volcanic eruption
Answer: B

Fill in the blanks


1. Disasters are sudden events that cause significant ______ and ______ to life and
property.
(Answer: damage, destruction)
2. ______ disasters are caused by natural forces like earthquakes, floods, and
cyclones.
(Answer: Natural)
3. An earthquake is caused by the sudden release of energy in the ______.
(Answer: Earth’s crust)
4. A ______ is a series of large waves caused by underwater earthquakes or
volcanic eruptions.
(Answer: tsunami)
5. Man-made disasters like ______ and ______ are caused due to human activities.
(Answer: industrial accidents, fires)
6. The intensity of an earthquake is measured using the ______ scale.
(Answer: Richter)
7. Floods occur due to heavy rainfall, ______, or melting of glaciers.
(Answer: overflowing rivers)
8. Cyclones are intense low-pressure systems accompanied by strong ______ and
heavy rainfall.
(Answer: winds)
9. The process of preparing for disasters is called ______ management.
(Answer: disaster)
10. Early ______ systems can help save lives during disasters like cyclones and
tsunamis.
(Answer: warning)

Short question and answers

1. What is a disaster?

A disaster is a sudden and extreme event causing significant damage to life, property,
and the environment.

2. What are the types of disasters?

Disasters can be classified into natural disasters (like earthquakes, floods) and
man-made disasters (like industrial accidents, nuclear explosions).

3. Name two examples of natural disasters.

Earthquakes and cyclones.

4. What is a man-made disaster?

A man-made disaster is caused by human activities, such as oil spills, industrial


accidents, or war.

5. What is an earthquake?

An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the Earth ’ s surface caused by the movement of


tectonic plates.

6. How is a flood caused?

Floods are caused by heavy rainfall, overflowing rivers, or dam failures.

7. What are the effects of a disaster?

Disasters lead to loss of life, destruction of property, displacement of people, and


environmental damage.

8. What is disaster management?

Disaster management involves planning and actions taken to prevent, prepare for,
respond to, and recover from disasters.

9. Why is early warning important?

Early warning helps people evacuate and prepare, reducing the loss of life and property
during disasters.

10. How can we prepare for disasters?

We can prepare by creating emergency kits, conducting drills, and staying informed about
potential risks.

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